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UEFA Conference League Round of 16 Draw: Everything You Need to Know

UEFA Conference League Round of 16 Draw: Everything You Need to Know

The UEFA Conference League Round of 16 draw is set to take place following the completion of the playoff round. This crucial event will determine the matchups for the next stage of Europe’s third-tier club competition.

Key details about the draw:

  • Date: Friday, February 21
  • Time: 14:00 CET
  • Location: Nyon, Switzerland

The draw will pair the eight group winners with the eight playoff round winners. It will also establish the bracket for the remainder of the tournament.

New format changes for this season include:

  • Teams from the same country can now face each other
  • Teams that met in the group stage can be drawn against each other
  • Group winners will play the second leg at home

A total of 16 teams will participate in the Round of 16. The first legs will be played on March 6, 2025, with the return matches on March 13, 2025.

The Conference League draw will take place on the same day as the Champions League and Europa League draws, all following a similar format.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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